Ask HN: How to handle escrow for $1200 domain+source code transfer?

1 pointsby throwaway13000almost 6 years ago

I am buying a website for $1200 (Domain plus source code) in analytics Saas space.Any ideas how I should handle the transfer? I have not met the guy before, its all over the internet. (Fingers crossed!)

4 comments

icedchaialmost 6 years ago

I did this once, when I sold a domain for $1K. I had the guy paypal me $500, I transferred the domain, then he paypal'd me the other $500. I didn't really feel like dealing with any third parties and the guy seemed honest. Obviously, YMMV.

Aperockyalmost 6 years ago

Do you have enough detail on the seller's personal identity? Usually long time account on linkedin, github and a reputable job would be enough.

bifrostalmost 6 years ago

I would escrow it, split the escrow fee.

xhgdvjkyalmost 6 years ago

top Google result for "escrow" looks like what you want<p>or convince the seller to sell it on the darkwebs /s